Ocheyedan, IA is a small city located in the northwest corner of Iowa. Despite its rural location, there are plenty of transportation options available in the community. The most common form of transportation is by car, as Ocheyedan has plenty of public roads and ample parking. Bicycles are also popular here, with miles of paved trails and paths throughout the city. The Ocheyedan Community Transit provides regular bus service around the city and surrounding areas for those who do not have their own vehicle or need to travel further than walking or biking. There is also an Amtrak station located near Ocheyedan that allows for train travel to other cities around Iowa. For those needing to fly, the nearest airport is Sioux Gateway Airport located about 15 miles away in Sioux City, IA where regional and international flights are available. With all these options, it’s easy for residents and visitors to get around Ocheyedan and explore beyond its borders.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Ocheyedan takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Ocheyedan get to work:
- 83.8% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit